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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Tuesday’s throne speech did not include any “substantive” policies or actions she’d previously outlined.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Tuesday’s throne speech did not include any “substantive” policies or actions she’d previously outlined to Prime Minister Mark Carney in order to reset the relationship between Ottawa and the province.
King Charles III delivered a speech from the throne on Tuesday opening the 45th Parliament and outlining the government’s agenda which included defending Canada’s sovereignty and plans to strengthen the Canadian economy. Smith previously outlined a list of demands for Carney, including repealing Bill C-69, which was not mentioned in the speech.
“Albertans need to see the federal government reset its relationship with Alberta starting with a clear commitment to work with Alberta to build an oil pipeline to the northwest B.C. coast as well as repealing the emissions cap, Bill C-69, the tanker ban, and the net-zero electricity regulations,” Smith said in a Tuesday social media post on X.
While Smith commended Carney’s commitment to position Canada as an “energy superpower,” she said Albertans need to see “meaningful action within weeks — not months.” Smith said she is looking forward to hearing from Carney on those specific items.
The King’s throne speech is the first time a Canadian monarch has done so since Queen Elizabeth opened Parliament in 1977.
“Fundamental change is always unsettling. Yet this moment is also an incredible opportunity. An opportunity for renewal,” King Charles said.
“An opportunity for Canada to embark on the largest transformation of its economy since the Second World War.”
The speech highlighted key promises by the Liberal government including breaking down internal trade barriers, which costs Canada as much as $200 billion each year. The federal government is set to introduce legislation to remove all remaining federal barriers to internal trade and labour mobility by July 1.
Ottawa will also strike “co-operation agreements” with interested provinces and territories within six months to realize its “one project, one review” goal.
“By removing these barriers that have held back our economy, we will unleash a new era of growth that will ensure we don’t just survive ongoing trade wars, but emerge from them stronger than ever,” King Charles said.
“It will enable Canada to become the world’s leading energy superpower in both clean and conventional energy.”
The government says it intends to introduce legislation to enhance Canada’s borders, reinvest in the Canadian Armed Forces and toughen the Criminal Code to make bail harder to get for repeat offenders.
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi said in a statement to Postmedia that the party is looking forward to how the federal government plans to follow through on its commitments.
“Alberta plays a vital role in Canada’s success, and we need to see progress on projects that support economic and social development — not just here, but across the country,” Nenshi said.
“The long delays in approving the Springbank Dam are a clear example of what hasn’t worked. We are hopeful for a future of stronger collaboration that delivers real results, for all Albertans and Canadians.”
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